Kari J. Winter on Trump’s Attacks and the Risks of Normalizing Misogyny

Kari J. Winter, professor of Global Gender and Sexuality Studies at UB, has been quoted in HuffPost about President Donald Trump’s recent comments targeting Fox News host Jessica Tarlov and his broader relationship with the media.

In the article, Winter highlights concerns about Trump’s repeated criticism of women, describing his remarks as rooted in longstanding patterns of misogyny. She explains that his public insults toward female journalists reflect deeper attitudes about gender and power, especially when women challenge authority. Winter warns that if this type of rhetoric continues to go unchecked, it could normalize disrespect toward women and contribute to wider social consequences, including the erosion of rights, diminished respect, and even an increased risk of violence against women.